2010 Urodynamics Coding Changes:
There have been some changes in how the Urodynamics CPT codes have been set up for 2010. Here is a way to compare the codes used in 2009 with what is now in place for 2010:
| Test Performed |
2009 CPT Codes |
2010 CPT Codes |
| Complex CMG |
51726 |
51726 |
| Complex CMG with urethral pressure studies |
51726 and 51772 |
51727 |
| Complex CMG with voiding pressure studies |
51726 and 51795 |
51728 |
| Complex CMG with voiding pressure studies AND urethral pressure profile studies |
51726, and 51795 and 51772 |
51729 |
| Voiding pressure profile studies, intra-abdominal |
51797 |
51797 (must be billed with 51728 OR 51729) |
| Complex uroflowmetry |
51741 |
51741 (add if performed) |
| EMG of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle |
51784 |
51784 (add if performed) |
| Needle EMG |
51785 |
51785 (add if performed) |
| Post-Void Residual by Catheterization |
51701 |
51701 (add if performed) |
Below are some coding examples that can be used in a typical Physician’s Office:
If a Complex CMG with Pressure Voiding Pressure Study, EMG and a Uroflow Procedure is performed.
| Test performed |
CPT CODE |
| Complex CMG with Voiding Pressure Study |
51728 |
| Uroflow |
51741-51 |
| EMG |
51784-51 |
| PVR by Catheterization |
51701-51 |
| Voiding Pressure Test |
51797 |
If a Complex CMG with Pressure Voiding Pressure Study, Urethral Pressure Profile Study, EMG and a Uroflow Procedure is performed.
| Test performed. |
CPT CODE |
| Complex CMG with Voiding Pressure Study |
51729 |
| Uroflow |
51741-51 |
| EMG |
51784-51 |
| PVR by Catheterization |
51701-51 |
| Voiding Pressure Test |
51797 |
This information is subject to change and was provided for illustration purposes only. Laborie does not guarantee the accuracy of the CPT codes provided. Laborie recommends that you review this information with your medical billing professional and that you contact your local Insurance Carrier for more detailed information and any questions you may have related to actual reimbursement amounts.